EBOLA UPDATE

For the most updated information on the Ebola virus we recommend that you visit www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola. The CDC and other leading health organizations are recommending the use of EPA approved hospital-grade surface disinfectants for surface disinfection in hospital settings to help prevent the spread of the Ebola virus. Lysol Disinfectant Spray is likely to be effective against the Ebola HF virus.

Learn more about Enterovirus D68

Enterovirus 68 (EV-D68)

LYSOL works closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to educate consumers on healthy habits to help prevent the spread of germs, including viruses that cause respiratory illnesses. The CDC is closely monitoring the spread of the Enterovirus 68 (EV-D68) virus in the US and has recommended the following preventative actions:

Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, especially after changing diapers.

Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid kissing, hugging, and sharing cups or eating utensils with people who are sick.

Disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs, especially if someone is sick.

Individuals with asthma are at higher risk for respiratory illness, therefore, the CDC recommends they take medicines and maintain control of their illness during this time. They should also take advantage of influenza vaccine since people with asthma have a difficult time with respiratory illnesses.

As EV-D68 is a non-enveloped virus, environmental disinfection of surfaces should be performed using a hospital-grade disinfectant with an EPA label claim for any of several non-enveloped viruses (e.g. Norovirus, Poliovirus and Rhinovirus). Disinfectant products should be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for the specific label claim and in a manner consistent with environmental infection control recommendations. Based on the CDC guidelines for disinfection, the following LYSOL products can be used as they are likely to be effective against EV-D68:

Middle EAST Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)

Though the general public is at minimal risk, the Middle EAST Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) continues to be closely monitored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in an effort to understand the organism and help prevent its spread globally.

At this time, the organism is not available for testing in the U.S. for US EPA approval. Since the organism is not available, product efficacy must be determined based on data associated with killing similar or harder to kill viruses. As a result of the absence of testing, the CDC has provided the following information, "Interim Guidance for Preventing MERS-CoV from Spreading in Homes and Communities". The CDC recommends using an EPA-approved hard surface disinfectant as a precautionary measure. Please visit www.LYSOL.com and www.reckittprofessional.com to obtain a list of LYSOL® EPA approved surface disinfectants which comply with the CDC Guidance and are likely to kill MERS Co-V.